Found this site on the web. Has anyone ever tried this stuff. Repacking my stuffbox is on the spring to-do list and this "stuff" looks interesting. :confused:

http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products/gfopacking/packing.html

Hoosier Bob

03-04-2005, 10:33 PM

I would like to know how it works. If you try this give me the size and I will install as well. Sorry no help. :confused:
Thanks

rem_pss308

03-05-2005, 08:08 AM

I got some and put it in last summer. so far no leaks. I used the 1/4" on my 1" drive shaft.
changing the packing is a breeze, the worst part is getting the oldone out.
Do not stretch the new one around the shaft to cut to size. wrap it loosly.

Laurel_Lake_Skier

03-05-2005, 05:19 PM

Yes....that does look like it might be worth trying. I wonder if it adds or reduces friction on the shaft going through the stuffing box.

wesgardner

03-07-2005, 09:33 AM

Hey All,

That looks like the stuff I used, mine was a little more blue in color but doesn't drip...Use an old small straight blade screw driver bent 90 degrees as a packing remover....

Wes

planoboy

03-14-2005, 05:44 PM

I've used it. Have'nt had the boat out since last November, but I would recommend it so far. Stuff is like a graphite impregnated synthetic. Highly plyable if you get it too big, you can smash it flat to fit.

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